67 16 011 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster (Xenon Headlight)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

CAUTION: Do not touch headlight reflectors with your bare hands.

Remove left headlight (xenon headlight). Refer to 63 12 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Remove lens/reflector for left headlight. Refer to 63 12 037 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LENS COVER FOR LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Remove lamp for xenon light. Refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING LAMP FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .

Remove halogen bulb for high-beam headlight. Refer to 63 99 002 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT ON LEFT .

Remove cover frame (1) in direction of arrow from headlight housing (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cover Frame

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Turn sidelamp bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Removing High Beam Cover

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Remove high beam cover (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure high beam cover is correctly seated.

All models except M3:

To install cover for high beam, if necessary release control unit holder for xenon headlight.

Saloon/sedan, touring from 09/2001 only:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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All:

Press headlight insert (1) at an angle towards front/bottom until inner headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) snaps audibly out of its guide (3).

Fig 4: Pressing Headlight Insert At An Angle

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Turn thumbwheel (1) clockwise until headlight insert (2) is free.

Fig 5: Turning Thumbwheel

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Tilt out headlight insert (2) in direction of arrow and feed out of guide (3).

Remove headlight insert (2).

Installation:

Make sure headlight insert is correctly seated in guide (3).

Turn thumbwheel (1) approx. 10 turns counterclockwise.

Then clip headlight insert (2) onto ball socket of inner headlight vertical aim adjuster.

Installation:

Insert guide (1) on headlight insert into rail (2) of headlight housing.

Fig 6: Inserting Guide On Headlight

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If necessary, make sure pin (3) of adjusting lever for right/left-hand traffic is correctly seated in bore (4).

Disconnect plug.

Release screws and remove headlight vertical aim adjuster.

Fig 7: Removing Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster

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Installation:

Adjust headlights. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .